Director of Family Impact and Community Partnerships

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⭐ WHO WE ARE

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.  

⭐ POSITION DETAILS

The Director of Family Impact and Community Partnerships provides strategic leadership for advancing the organization’s vison for family engagement, family outcomes, and community collaborations and partnerships. This role ensures that family-centered practices are embedded across all program sites and that community partnerships align with organizational goals and support comprehensive services for children and families. 

The Director of Family Impact and Community Partnerships supervises the ERSEA Manager, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, and the Sixpence Childcare Partnership Program’s Community-based Infant and Toddler Specialist and serves as a subject matter expert in family engagement, community collaboration, and family impact strategies. This position serves as the primary point of contact for programmatic community partnerships, including organizations that provide services, education, enrichment, or supports to children, families, staff, and programs through formal or informal agreements. 

 SCHEDULE

Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday); 12 Months; Exempt. The typical work schedule will vary based on the needs of the school and the organization.

 LOCATION

Educare of Omaha, Inc. at Early Learning Center at Skinner (4201 N 34th Ave) but serves all five of our locations. 

⭐DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive agency-wide strategy for family engagement, policy committee, and family impact aligned with organizational goals, Head Start Performance Standards, Sixpence requirements, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Lead organizational efforts to create consistent family engagement and ERSEA practices across all sites and programs while collaborating with site and agency leadership.
• Monitor emerging research and best practices and translate findings into organizational policies, procedures, and practices.

Performance Expectations / Deliverables: 

• Demonstrate measurable contributions to organizational goals related to child outcomes, family well-being, and community collaboration.
• Present quarterly impact reports to senior leadership demonstrating progress toward strategic goals.
• Develop a three-year strategic roadmap for family impact and community partnerships by the end of Year 1.

Family Impact and Engagement

• Develop systems to monitor, evaluate, and improve family engagement and Policy Committee efforts and family outcomes.
• Analyze family engagement data, family outcomes, attendance, enrollment trends, and other indicators to identify strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Provide coaching, technical assistance, and consultation to program leaders and site teams on effective family engagement strategies.
• Develop agency-wide tools, resources, and training that enhance family-centered practices.

Performance Expectations / Deliverables:

• Establish agency-wide family engagement standards, tools, and expectations implemented across all sites by the end of Year 1.
• Increase measurable family engagement participation by at least 10% over baseline levels.
• Implement a family outcomes dashboard with quarterly reporting on key family indicators.
• Achieve at least 90% completion of family partnership goals and documentation requirements.

 Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, school districts, healthcare providers, social service agencies, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Identify partnership opportunities that support organizational goals, family well-being, and child outcomes.
• Represent the organization within community coalitions, events, advisory groups, and collaborative networks.
• Strengthen the organization's visibility and influence within the community.
• Evaluate partnership effectiveness and ensure partnerships generate measurable value for children, families, and the organization.

Performance Expectations / Deliverables:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing community partnerships within the first six months.
• Establish or renew a minimum of 10 strategic partnerships aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop formal partnership agreements with key community partners supporting family well-being, education, health, workforce development, and social services.
• Demonstrate measurable increases in family referrals and utilization of community resources.

Program Oversight

ERSEA Management 

• • Provide supervision and leadership to the ERSEA Manager and Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.
  • Monitor enrollment systems and support achievement of funded enrollment targets.
  • Utilize data to improve enrollment stability and family participation.

Performance Expectations / Deliverables:

• • Maintain funded enrollment at or above organizational targets.
  • Improve attendance and retention metrics through partnership and engagement strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with all ERSEA requirements and monitoring expectations.

Sixpence Childcare Partnership Program

• • Provide strategic oversight and supervision of the Sixpence Childcare Partnership Program.
  • Ensure program implementation aligns with grant requirements, organizational goals, and quality standards.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with community childcare partners.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and capacity building among partner programs.

Performance Expectations / Deliverables:

• • Maintain full compliance with grant requirements and reporting expectations.
  • Strengthen partner engagement and quality improvement planning among participating childcare partners.
  • Achieve established program quality and partnership benchmarks.

⭐ EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, family studies, early childhood education, public administration, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, family services, nonprofit management, community engagement, or related fields.
• Experience supervising managers and/or program leaders.
• Experience developing community partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Experience utilizing data to drive decision-making and program improvement.
• Experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, Sixpence, or similar family-focused programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of family-centered, strengths-based, culturally responsive practice. 
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external community partners.
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

⭐ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

✔ Generous Paid Time Off:

• Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year
• 10 paid holidays, including your birthday
• 2-week paid Winter Break
• 1-week paid Spring Break
• Paid inclement weather days

✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• Starting at $85k+ annually (based on experience and tenure)
• Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
• No copays for mental health therapy
• Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match

✔ Thrive in Your Career:

• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Tuition assistance available
• No contracts

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer